Is Michael Hiil (MHI) Zale's (ZLC) Best Hope?
February 2, 2010
Zale Next Retail Bankruptcy: Poll Predicts | www.thestreet.com
As Zale struggles to survive, other jewelry companies are looking to change the geography of jewelry retailing in North America. Michael Hill International could be Zale's last best hope. Here's more.
Despite CEO's Departure, Has Anything Changed At Zale?
January 29, 2010
Where You Might Not Shop In 2010 | www.forbes.com
The board was quick enough to fire it latest CEO after dismal Christmas sales, but has anything really changed? Here is more.
January 14, 2010
UPDATE 2-Zale CEO, others quit amid losses; shares slide | www.reuters.com
Zale's Borad of Directors took the first steps in resturcturing the company. the question is are the changes designed to help revitalize the company orfacilitate its eventual liquadation? Here's more.
My View: A Snapshot of the Retail Jewelry Business
December 29, 2009
Retailers get a modest gift this holiday season | www.latimes.com
Comparable store Christmas sales for jewelers look disappointing at first glance. Here's why this years sales results may be a prelude to even more difficult times for jewelers in 2010 and further out into the decade.
Price War!-Short Sellers Bet Zale (ZLN) Will Continue to Stumble.
December 16, 2009
Put Traders Pounce on Zale Corporation's (ZLC) Pullback | www.schaeffersresearch.com
Zale raises the stakes as it escalates discounts to make up for strategic shortfalls and poor tactics too. Here is more.
Did Zale (ZLC) Get It REALLY Wrong This Time?
December 8, 2009
Zale shares tumble 21 percent on weak November sales | www.reuters.com
Zale management runs out of excuses as November sales decline 18.6% Here's more.
Is Christmas Shaping Up to be a Disappointment for Retailers?
December 1, 2009
Holiday Retail Outlook: 'Very Good Signs' | seekingalpha.com
Lower average sales, cherry picking deals, and extraordinary online sales growth may mean lower profits and more store closures for retailers. Here's more.
Charles & Colvard Still Searching For Direction
November 19, 2009
Charles & Colvard Appoints Randy N. McCullough as Chief Executive Officer and H. Marvin Beasley to Board of Directors | www.businesswire.com
Charles & Colvard searches for direction by hiring its third CEO in two years. Here's more.
NRF Survey: Fewer Consumers Plan to Buy Jewelry This Holiday Sseason
November 18, 2009
NRF Holiday Survey: 18.4% Plan to Buy Jewelry | www.idexonline.com
Raw data from NRF 2009 retail Survey shows fewer consumers want jewelry this year and even fewer buyers intend to give jewelry as a gift. Here's more
Does Escalating Gold Prices Mean Fine Jewelry is Underpriced?
November 13, 2009
How Rocketing Gold Prices Will Hit Holiday Shopping | www.smartmoney.com
Fine jewelry may represent some of the best luxury product values this Christmas season. Here's why.
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